Pretty slight and, contrary to all the hype, bland. The art feels unfinished at points, and the significance of the frogs is never explained.

I love Jeff Lemire. His artwork is amazing, and his stories have great emotional depth. Frogcatchers is just as odd and dark as you'd expect from him. I enjoyed it, but I was disappointed by how short it felt.

'Frogcathers' with art and story by Jeff Lemire is an odd and kind of surreal graphic novel.

A man wakes up in a strange hotel. He thinks he's the only one there, but he finds a young boy. There is one room the boy tells him they must not open, so, of course, you know what's going to happen. But perhaps not.

I liked this strange story with it's odd visuals. The art is on the rougher side, but I liked it. The art uses muted color fairly effectively. I liked the mood of the story, but it reads, perhaps a bit too quickly.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Gallery, Pocket Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

This is a very quiet, contemplative book. If you're looking for action, an involved story, or even much of a plot, move on, this is not for you. But if you'd like something to make you think, something you'll reread to see what you might have missed in the insubstantial artwork or the sparse dialogue, you've come to the right place. This is a dreamlike end-of-life meditation; the sketchy artwork fits it well, giving the illustrations the feel of dreams. It's a bit predictable, but still, you feel the story every step of the way, because it's something we'll all face. A powerful tale, told in a delicate way.

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I understand what this book was trying to do but I really felt that it was to short and very rushed. The artwork was nice as usual from Jeff Lemire. Having read some of his other works, I felt that this one just needed some more time. While I did like it, I'm not sure if I would really recommend it to people unless they were already fans of Mr. Lemire. I would have liked more time with the main character. I didn't feel any kind of pull or sadness when I read the end of the book. I was just kind of like, eh. I didn't have enough time to become emotionally connected or to form any kind of bond with the MC. Not enough that I cared about what happened to him. Honestly, I was just kind of bored by this.

To be completely honest, I don't ready too many traditional comics or graphic novels., so I'm not sure that what the expectations for the genre are. For instance, I thought the rest of the book would be painted in the way the cover is. Although there is plenty of good watercolor work in the book, it's mostly in black and white. Color is used very sparingly for dramatic and symbolic purposes. Additionally, the story didn't conform to a plot structure I was expecting or familiar with. Instead, the book felt more like an extended metaphor. Despite my lack of familiarity with the medium, I did appreciate the weaving of images and symbols, both of which contributed to creating the surreal aspect promised in the description.

😭😭 this got me right in the feels, the final pages had me tearing up.

The art style was really neat, and I liked the use of color.

What a great look at life and what happens in it's final stages. Well drawn and well written, this was an emotional look at the little things in life that we think about. It reminds us to not let moments pass us by and focus on the things we love. Life is truly precious. Don't waste it.

I got an ARC of this book.

Lemire is by far my favorite graphic novel creator. Part of that is the volume of his work compared to the others in the running, but the majority is just his ability to hit these really deep and intense emotions. 

Somehow, Lemire told the story of a man in a position we all will be in in life, but no one wants to talk about. Somehow, Lemire had me reading as fast as I could to find out what happened. I had to read this twice to really get everything. There is very little dialogue, a great deal of the story is told in the very distinctive Lemire art. 

I'm not going to lie, movies and books with titles like "Frogcatchers" are the exact sort of thing I gravitate towards. It sounds really bizarre and like the story will be something very human for me. So even if this wasn't be Lemire I would be interested in reading it. The fact that it was written by Lemire made it a need. I need to devour everything that he creates. He has this way of being able to give voice to very deep and very disturbing things. 

I feel all sorts of emotions and I can't describe any of them. This is what Lemire does. He is the master of this. It took me a while to really understand the appeal. I hated his stuff the first time I read it, but I am so glad I gave him a second chance. So much more makes sense. He is worth the read, but don't expect an easy ride.

I guess I just don't get it. I mean, I understand this is a dark, allegorical tale of the meaning of life ... "Where am I" "What is going to happen to me" "Is that it?" ... but I don't understand why.

The book is 90+ pages of stylized art (and by 'stylized' I mean that it has a very loose, sketch quality to it as opposed to a 'finished' look) that is primarily in black and white with splashes of color. Of course this is all part of the message.

The book also has very little dialog. You must go through twenty-seven pages before you come to the first bit of dialog, This isn't a huge issue - a graphic novel should have a lot of art that is essential to telling the story. But this graphic novel is just a little scarce on the 'novel' part.

There is a real existentialist film quality about this (think Ingmar Bergman or Francois Truffault) and this could easily be a storyboard for such a stylized movie.

There is something quite solitary and personal about the story and the art, and while I enjoyed this it's not the sort of book that I'm eager to recommend or share.

If you are a big fan of graphic novels and want something that is just slightly 'edgy' then this is probably something you will enjoy. If you are looking for an introduction into the world of non-superhero graphic novels, perhaps keep looking.

Looking for a good book? Jeff Lemire's <em>Frogcatchers</em> is a dark, generally depressing with an edge of sweetness graphic novella that is analogous to the cycle of life.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Jeff Lemire continues to be one of my favorite writers in comics these days. Frogcatchers is short and sparse but compelling and skill;fully done. A lot is achieved with minimal exposition and text. Definitely worth a read.

Jeff Lemire takes us through the thoughts of a man facing his inevitable death. The dialog is sparse because the images say enough. Lemire changes his drawing style to match the feelings of the main character and guide readers through the journey. I have already started recommending this title to friends and will request it be purchased for my library.

What Frogcatchers lacks in page count it makes up for in emotional depth and profound storytelling. I’m floored at how much the author was able to pack into such a short, minimalist space. Colors are scarce, details are muddled at times in the raw, pencil-drawn style. Words are chosen carefully and the result is a beautiful story about life, death, and what happens at the end. It’s the kind of graphic novel you’ll want to read over and over again to catch those little details and revel in storytelling that’s so simple and complex at the same time. It’s a beautiful depiction of those final moments, when life flashes before your eyes or rather rains down from the sky in a storm of photos, drawings, and memorabilia. The child leads the old man to the end, urging him forward, giving him courage as he begins to understand what this journey entails. By the end, we’re right back to the beginning and the circle continues.

Overall, Frogcatchers is one of my favorite graphic novels of the year. In fifteen minutes, it’ll leave you in deep contemplation of the meaning of life and the millions of tiny moments we might be passing by.

ARC providd by NetGalley and Gallery 13.

Jeff Lemire returns with yet another graphic novel that proves his pronounced presence as one of the most distinct figures in visual storytelling. This story, about a dying man who traverses a series of fantastical visions on his death bed, has the melancholy tone many of the authors previous works have, yet it feels wholly original. It is a simple story of memory, loss and acceptance. As usual, Lemire ends it on a bittersweet, optimistic note that sits in the gut after reading. These things I've come to expect from the author and Frogcatchers delivers.

The art ranges from rough, thick lined and deeply expressionistic to a cleaner colorful look. Don't worry, this is all intentional. Lemire thrives in the medium and his efforts like this, where he does all the work (or has guest colorists, typists) are among the best in graphic novel storytelling today. His style is instantly identifiable, both in story content and visually. Frogcatchers is no different, it contains the same mix of existential potency and simplicity of earlier work like Underwater Welder.

I'm excited to pick up a physical copy on release, both for the libraries I work for and my personal collection. It comes highly recommended

In classic Lemire style a surreal story of a man slowly dying is told through his memories. Powerful and succinct. A very interesting way to summarize a person's end of life process.

Whether wordless or stuffed with dialogue, Jeff Lemire's panels are well drawn and this story is haunting and original. I have enjoyed Lemire's work on a variety of popular titles, including Moon Knight, as well as his own work (Underwater Welder is brilliant). Frogcatchers is yet another of his works worth reading. Lemire gives us a memorable narrative and an artistic rendering. Well done.

Jeff Lemire does a fantastic job capturing the journey of life and showcasing our fear of it ending.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jeff Lemire never fails to impress me. "Frogcatchers" is a fantastic graphic novel. The art is simple and stark. And the story is compelling throughout.